Forbes 400 List Includes Two Flooring Industry Leaders
New York, NY, October 6, 2016—Forbes has released its 2016 Forbes 400 list.
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CARE Announces Details of 2017 Conference
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2016—The CARE 15th Annual Conference will be held May 10 to 11, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Manufactured Goods Orders Up for 3rd Consecutive Month in Aug.
Washington, DC, October 5, 2016—New orders for manufactured goods in August, up two consecutive months, increased $0.7 billion or 0.2% to $453.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 1.4% July increase.
Antron Launches Fluorine-Free DuraTech Formula
Kennesaw, GA, October 5, 2016—The Antron carpet fiber brand announces the introduction of a new and advanced DuraTech, now made with a fluorine-free topical soil resistance formula that also meets the rigorous certification testing process for the Antron
Trade Deficit Widened in August to $40.7 Billion
Washington, DC, October 5, 2016—The goods and services deficit was $40.7 billion in August, up $1.2 billion from $39.5 billion in July, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced through the Department of Commerce
Non-Manufacturing Index Records Increase for August
Tempe, AZ, October 5, 2016—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 57.1% in September, 5.7 percentage points higher than the August reading of 51.4%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Carpet One Floor & Home Raises over $100K for Tunnel to Towers 5K
Manchester, NH, October 5, 2016—More than 200 Carpet One Floor & Home store owners and employees participated in the annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City on September 25.
WFCA Announces Partnership with CCA's Savings4Members
Dalton, GA October 5, 2016––The WFCA has announced an alliance with Savings4Members that will dramatically enhance the purchasing power of WFCA’s independent business owner members.
CARE Raises Point of Sale Assessment for Carpet in CA to $0.25/YD
Dalton, GA, October 4, 2016—Effective January 1, 2017, all carpet sold and/or shipped in California is required to be assessed at $0.25 per square yard at the point of sale. This is an increase from the current $0.20 per square yard.
Jochen Adler Assuming Reigns of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers
Remscheid, DE, October 4, 2016—January 1, 2017 brings change to the management of the development division within the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment; Dr. Klaus Schäfer is retiring from the company as planned.